Stock Hood Weight
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From: London, Ontario, Canada
I just weighed the hood and it comes in at 34.8 lbs....35 pounds . Yes I am looking to a CF hood.
Our car has a weight to power ratio of 19.2 lbs to 1hp....effin gross.
it makes me think that lightweight mods are more key to this vehicle than power adders.
Our car has a weight to power ratio of 19.2 lbs to 1hp....effin gross.
it makes me think that lightweight mods are more key to this vehicle than power adders.
Last edited by Ralliartize It; Jul 21, 2011 at 08:14 AM.
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The weight distribution on the RA is so bad I'm not sure where to begin without affecting functions that make the car a very good DD. It seems all the weight is chassis or safety related.500 dollar CF hood will save you twenty pounds. Might be looking into some 17 pound Sparco seats.
Theoretically if you drive your car in the city like I predominantly do, less weight from stop and go equates to less wear and tear and a little more pick up when you finally get on it.
Has anyone ever weight the stock battery?
Has anyone ever weight the stock battery?
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: FL
I like your thinking. Weight loss is probably the most effective ways to add performance, and it'll help your mileage too.
"Simplify, then add lightness." Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus motorcars.
It's tough when you're talking about an expensive CF hood to save 20 pounds. Granted, it's in a good place to save the weight (high in the front end), but still pretty costly. Other options like removing AC/heat windshield wipers and wiper motors, rear window motors start to take away the functionality of a daily driver real quick. Stock seats are heavy, and maybe you might be able to get away without having a back seat.
Lose the spare, jack, spare tools and parts, and whatever else is in the trunk. If you're like me, you just have to empty the truck once in a while so that you can limit the accumulation of crap.
For me, a radio would be optional if I was determined to lighten the car, especially when you look at some the weight that comes with the multi-component aftermarket systems. It's too hot here to go without AC if I could help it.
Another option would be to remove the carpet, and then all of the sound insulation that's below it. I haven't had any experience doing this with a lancer, but in a Fox mustang you're going to lose about 50 pounds. The insulation in most cars is a kind of tar-like material that's a real ***** to get out. I've seen two methods to make it easier: heat it with a torch from under the car and dig it out, or chill it with a bunch of dry ice, then chip it out.
I don't have experience with either one, but I think I would prefer not to set my car on fire; I would go with the latter option. If you wanted, you could reinstall the carpet on the bare metal. It would still be a lot louder, but but at least you wouldn't have to deal with the bare metal.
Air bags weigh a lot, but I'm not taking mine out; they're there for a reason. Same thing with messing with the bumper supports on a street car.
Aftermarket wheels might add weight if they're just cheap wheels that are bought to make the car look better. Quality forged wheels can save weight, but will cost you, and unsprung weight is the best place to lighten a car.
A lighter battery is a good idea; moving it to the trunk will also help with the weight distribution.
If you get really serious, there's always replacing some of the glass with lexan. The stuff is super light, but I don't know if it's legal on street cars. I know someone with a fox mustang drag car, his fiberglass doors WITH the windows installed weigh about 8 pounds. Of course, this is a track only car, and he's got an 8 second legal roll cage for protection.
Good idea for a thread. Maybe it should be a sticky. In my car, lightening it would mean removing the booster seats.
"Simplify, then add lightness." Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus motorcars.
It's tough when you're talking about an expensive CF hood to save 20 pounds. Granted, it's in a good place to save the weight (high in the front end), but still pretty costly. Other options like removing AC/heat windshield wipers and wiper motors, rear window motors start to take away the functionality of a daily driver real quick. Stock seats are heavy, and maybe you might be able to get away without having a back seat.
Lose the spare, jack, spare tools and parts, and whatever else is in the trunk. If you're like me, you just have to empty the truck once in a while so that you can limit the accumulation of crap.
For me, a radio would be optional if I was determined to lighten the car, especially when you look at some the weight that comes with the multi-component aftermarket systems. It's too hot here to go without AC if I could help it.
Another option would be to remove the carpet, and then all of the sound insulation that's below it. I haven't had any experience doing this with a lancer, but in a Fox mustang you're going to lose about 50 pounds. The insulation in most cars is a kind of tar-like material that's a real ***** to get out. I've seen two methods to make it easier: heat it with a torch from under the car and dig it out, or chill it with a bunch of dry ice, then chip it out.
I don't have experience with either one, but I think I would prefer not to set my car on fire; I would go with the latter option. If you wanted, you could reinstall the carpet on the bare metal. It would still be a lot louder, but but at least you wouldn't have to deal with the bare metal.
Air bags weigh a lot, but I'm not taking mine out; they're there for a reason. Same thing with messing with the bumper supports on a street car.
Aftermarket wheels might add weight if they're just cheap wheels that are bought to make the car look better. Quality forged wheels can save weight, but will cost you, and unsprung weight is the best place to lighten a car.
A lighter battery is a good idea; moving it to the trunk will also help with the weight distribution.
If you get really serious, there's always replacing some of the glass with lexan. The stuff is super light, but I don't know if it's legal on street cars. I know someone with a fox mustang drag car, his fiberglass doors WITH the windows installed weigh about 8 pounds. Of course, this is a track only car, and he's got an 8 second legal roll cage for protection.
Good idea for a thread. Maybe it should be a sticky. In my car, lightening it would mean removing the booster seats.
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